AMAZING Abhay Singh Sachal, 22, of Surrey who has had a string of honours since his school days, has done it once again. This time, he has been selected for a prestigious $75,000 Young Leaders Award by Walking Softer.
Walking Softer’s mission is “to inform, inspire, and support Changemakers to take bold and immediate action in the conservation and regeneration of our planet.” (www.walkingsofter.org/
Abhay’s citation reads: “Abhay Singh Sachal is a 22-year-old Canadian whose research and work resides at the intersection of climate justice, ecoanxiety, mental health, and spirituality. He is the founder of Break The Divide, a non-profit organization that empowers young people to recognize their climate emotions and connects communities to build resilience and share knowledge amidst the climate crisis. Abhay is also one of 10 advisors in the inaugural Environment and Climate Change Canada Youth Council.”
It adds: “Outside of his activism, Abhay is currently a student at the University of Regina, completing a Masters of Education in Educational Psychology; a public speaker on climate and mental health issues; and, an avid ice hockey player and pianist.”
Back in 2018, Abhay, then 16, was chosen one of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 for 2017. He was giving presentations in classrooms from Delta, B.C., to India. He was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Richmond Earth Day Youth Summit. He also received a $12,000 U.S. Embassy Scholarship to take part in the 2016 Students on Ice Expedition.
